Mitchell provides spark for Lady Tigers’ victory

The Stillman College Lady Tigers made a late 12-0 run to beat rival Miles College 70-62 at home Saturday. Stillman improved to 8-12.

By Zackary Al-KhateebSpecial to The Tuscaloosa News

TUSCALOOSA | The Stillman College Lady Tigers made a late 12-0 run to beat rival Miles College 70-62 at home Saturday. Stillman improved to 8-12.The Lady Tigers used a fast-paced transition game and aggressive half-court defense to keep the Lady Golden Bears (6-14) on their heels. In the first half, Stillman forced Miles into 10 turnovers, blocked five shots and had seven steals.Still, the game was close in the first half. After starting with a 9-0 run, Stillman let Miles back into the game, and led by only one late in the half. That’s when sophomore guard Angel Mitchell scored a half-court buzzer beater to give the Tigers a 35-31 lead.That gave Stillman momentum heading in the second half. Stillman coach Cassandra Moorer said the play was huge for her team heading into halftime.“That was major,” Moorer said. “It gave us momentum.”The Lady Tigers needed that momentum in the second half as Miles kept fighting back to keep the game within two possessions. The second half featured eight lead changes. Stillman was finally able to close the game out with its 12-0 run. Mitchell finished with a game-high 26 points, while Desiree Wright and Morgan Henry followed with 14 and 11 points, respectively.“We had several people just step up,” Moorer said. “That’s what we have to have to win.”